Made by the Yoichi distillery, the second and smaller distillery of the Nikka Whisky Company. It was founded in 1934 by one of the two most influential men in Japanese Whisky, Masataka Taketsuru. Yoichi Distillery lies in southern Hokkaido and has three sides surrounded by mountains, a terrain similar to the one found in Scotland, where Masataka studied the art of Whisky production and returned to Japan as a master blender - with a Scottish wife to boot. Yoichi possesses its own cooperage and they are particularly careful when selecting the barrels. Known as Hogsheads, these barrels are made on-site using new oak. Yoichi produces big, oily spirits in the Highland style.

Nikka Pure Malt Black is one of three expressions in Nikka’s Pure Malt Series. The series is a skilful combination of single malts, with each bottling devised to satisfy a specific flavor preference - from pure fruit to pure peat. Nikka Pure Malt Black edition offers a subtle balance of fruit and refined peat, which is a result of a selection of very different Whiskies, combining the fruity elegance of the MIYAGIKYO malts, and the smokier notes typical of YOICHI’s strong character. It’s ideal for Drammers looking for a mellow, yet intriguing Whisky with an input of peatiness.

Pure Malt Black

(0.5l, 43%)

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Ratings & Reviews

Member Reviews and Ratings of Nikka Pure Malt Black

Johann,
Jul 21, 2017

This one is a quite nice mix of smoke, peat and some sweeter tastes. A Whisky someone less into peaty ones might actually enjoy

anonymous,
Jul 6, 2017

Great whiskey

anonymous,
Jul 2, 2017

Just really enjoy this dram, slightly peaty which finishes it off nicely, I generally like a peatier whiskey, but this is an easy drinker and highly recommended . 👌

David,
Jun 20, 2017

A delightful dram with a wonderful nose, a smooth mouth and a medium finish. I was expecting more smoke, but the peat comes through in different ways. Rather than the smokiness of an Ardbeg or Lagavulin, the Nikka has more industrial notes like oil, diesel and metal, gently topped with a hint of caramel and vanilla. The sweet and the peat play very well together and make this a dangerously drinkable dram!